The Senior Executive Course in International Law and Sustainable Development

With a Focus on International Negotiation and Trade Diplomacy

Date:
November 24-28, 2025 & February 9-12, 2026
Status:
Accepting Applications
Format:
Blended
Location:
Abuja (Nigeria) & Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Fee (Combined):
$2,850 USD
Application Due:
October 30, 2025

Program Dates

Abuja Module: November 24–28, 2025

Abu Dhabi Module: February 9–12, 2026

Final Application Deadline: October 30, 2025

Early Bird Deadline: July 30, 2025

Course Format

Blended Learning: In-person modules in Abuja and Abu Dhabi

Modules: 4 in total (2 in Abuja, 2 in Abu Dhabi)

Total Engagement Time: 45–50 hours, including pre-course assignments

Language: English

Fee: $2,850 USD (participants cover their own visa, travel, and accommodation)

Certification: Certificate of Completion issued by NIALS and ILA Nigerian Branch

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Key Program Features

  • In-depth legal and policy instruction using primary sources and case law
  • Strategic capstone project and international negotiation simulations
  • Access to the 7th ASSELLMU Conference on Environmental Law in the Digital Age
  • One-on-one executive coaching and 360° leadership assessment
  • Distinguished guest faculty and policy practitioners
  • Optional financial literacy course
  • Alumni networking and post-program mentorship

Modules Overview

Abuja, Nigeria | November 24–28, 2025

Module 1: Foundations of International Law

Module 2: International Economic Law (Trade, Investment, Finance, Digitization)

Module 3: International Negotiation: Strategies & Frameworks

Module 4: Dispute Resolution in International Law

Module 5: Negotiation Simulation & Case Analysis

Abu Dhabi, UAE | February 9–12, 2026

Module 6: International Environmental Law & ESG Risks

Module 7: Practical Negotiation Exercise

Module 8: Participation in 7th ASSELLMU Conference (Feb 9–10, Sorbonne University, Abu Dhabi)

Module 9: Field Trips & Strategy Sessions

Who Should Attend

Ideal for senior leaders and professionals in:

Government ministries & regulatory agencies

Multinational corporations & trade chambers

International NGOs & development organizations

Law firms, arbitration centers & judiciary

Startups & family businesses with global ambitions

Key Topics Covered

  1. Strategic Negotiations in a Multipolar World
  2. Risk, Compliance & Ethical Diplomacy
  3. Climate Governance and the Energy Transition
  4. Trade & Investment Law in a Global Context
  5. Digital Sovereignty and International Law
  6. PPPs and Infrastructure Legal Frameworks
  7. Arbitration, Peacebuilding & Dispute Settlement
  8. SDGs and Legal Accountability

The Executive Experience

-A cross-continental leadership journey from Abuja to Abu Dhabi

-A rich blend of academic rigor, practical simulations, and global exposure

-Access to elite conferences, top faculty, and peer learning networks

-Real-world tools to engage meaningfully with international treaties, ESG risks, and legal innovation

Admissions & Enrolment

-Final Application Deadline: October 30, 2025

-Early Bird Discount Deadline: July 30, 2025

-Selection Criteria: Based on professional achievement, leadership potential, and interest in global law and sustainability

No formal academic prerequisites

Contact: studies@ila-nigeria.org.ng